Gila News Courier 09/12/1942 to 09/05/1945 Genealogy Bank . Service Date: 06/03/2017. Veterans, do you know the importance of having your DD 214? Share Pics, Stories,Ask for Donations, Dates & times of Services, Etc.. Evelyn was 81. All rights reserved.. 2018 Gila River Indian Community. He has been recognized widely by the legal community for excellence in his field, as well as for his dedication, integrity and commitment to public service. MARY THOMAS OBITUARY. Wake services are being held Friday, April 20, 2018, in Sacaton, from 6-10pm, with Traditional singing from 10pm-12am, at the Sacaton Boys and Girls Club, on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Thereafter he became a legal and policy consultant for the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP where he successfully represented the Crow Tribe of Montana and the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians in California, in their fights to regain their water rights. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1918-1928, Casa Grande: Cg Times. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Colette Dawn LollisColette Dawn Lollis, 62, of Danville, Va., passed away at her home on Friday, February 24, 2023. Lewis with his MMA Gold Medal, April 22, 2016 Special Edition "The GRIC Constitution, The Amendments and You", Huhugam Heritage Center harvests Cholla buds, GRIC makes large effort to get special election information to Community, BIE announces Blackwater School for campus replacement funding, Community Council candidates for May 3, 2016 election, Letter to the Editor: GRIC Urban Members Association Opposes May Election, Sac City Jam brings out up-and-coming basketball stars, Team Frenzy heading to Florida for cheerleading competition, Career Day at Casa Blanca Community School, Public safety organizations thank GRIC for grants, Huhugam Heritage Center: Commands and requests in Ootham, AmeriCorps Stationed at D5 Veterans Building, Gov. Lewis testifies before the subcommittee on elections, Providence High School volleyball plays season with majority GRIC players, MAR 5 wins big at the 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards, Families of victims find support at Day of Remembrance of Murdered Victims, Community provides input at public scooping meetings for the 1-10 between Santan Loop 202 and SR-387, GRIC will be represented by Autumn Cooper at the Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program, District 7 hosts family sports night with numerous activities for families, Genesis Program encourages families to stay healthy at 8th annual Family Fun Fest, Personnel recognized at Gila River Fire Department review meeting at WHP, VFSO adds staff to assist veterans and families in GRIC. Antone named one of Arizona's Most Influential Women in 2017, Skyline students get a lesson in raising old glory from Ira H. Hayes Post 84, GRIC Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Plan in the works, 500 Community educators and staff attend 13th Annual Teacher In-Service, GRPD receives donation of 142 individual first aid kits from CopsDirect, Emergency declaration issued after monsoon, AZ to CA: Tribal reps visit LA GRIC members, WIOA interns wrap-up summer internship program, GRIC film focuses on Native welness, becomes award-winning director, Community Council certifies candidates for the Sept. 19 primary, Around the Sister Tribes: Updates from the TON, SRPMIC, and Ak-Chin, GRIC-Urban Members Association celebrates 18th Anniversary in Phoenix, GRICUA hosts inaugural STEA Summer Program, Gila River Veteran's Conference sets sights on building connections, New Tribal Recreation and Wellness Programs emphasizes wellness lifestyles, NABI tournament showcases Native basketball talent, GRIC conserves water in Lake Mead to prevent shortage, GRIC youth attend basketball camp hosted by the NBA and NABI, GRFD Chief Knapp wins prestigious fire officer award, Quarterly Per Capita payment distribution July 31 for adults and trust accounts, Tribal Education Department sponsors youth for Washington D.C. trip, KISS program makes learninga bout car seats a breeze, Voter Registration Board hosts Arizona Native Right to Vote Celebration, DEQ employee and recent grad has interest in environmental issues, AILDI Training focuses on the preservation of Native languages, Gila River Hotel & Casino unveil THE CARD, ASU moving forward with GRIC housing study, Seven Newly elected and re-elected Council Representatives take oath of office, Gila River Police Department welcomes officers, South Mountain chuckwallas relocated due to South Mountain Freeway construction, GRPD new recruitment strategy a success; 150 apply for job, Washing, bathing, and cleaning in the O'otham language, Tibetan monk visits Huhugam Heritage Center for cultural discussion, "All of Us" conference looks to improve Native public health, GRIC unveils building for District 5 Agricultural Program, Post 84 and Auxiliary Unit 84 officers installed for 2017-2018, GRIC Environmental Health Officers Awareness on Bed Bugs, Post 51 Honors Fallens Heroes on Memorial Day, Gov. Casa Grande - Mountain View Cemetery Phone: (520) 374-2000 15506 Skyway Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ 85193. To stay anonymous, contact the Silent Witness line at 520-562-7144. The revival of this small segment of the 649-mile (1045-kilometer) Gila River, which has served the tribes that make up the Gila River Indian Community the Akimel O'odham (Pima) and the Pee . Obituary for Ageda Lucero. He passed away on April 10, 2018, with his family by his side. Service Time: 7:00 AM. Throughout his lifetime, he exemplified the Army Ranger motto - that "Rangers lead the way!". The 372,000 acre reservation, which lies south of Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler, was . Bill, Rod attended UCLA School of Law and received his law degree in 1972. Gila River Indian Community. Lewis joins panel at Dream Big Arizona event at Phoenix Art Museum, Gila River Indian Community celebrates 74th Anniversary of Iwo Jima flag raising, Skyline Boys win the CAA Division I title in Phoenix, GRIC member and 2018 MacArthur Fellow gives poetry reading at ASU, Beware of deadly rabies disease in the Gila River Indian Community, Post 84 hosts annual banquet ahead of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Banner Health presents plaque of appreciation to the Gila River Indian Community, Keeping Teachers Teaching invites schools to bowl, Gila River Indian Community moves forwardwith Arizona DCP with assurances that HB2476 will not be reintroduced, Tribes discuss E-commerce opportunities at annual conference at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to GRIC, Governors EducationSummit brings together students, families and educators, Gila River Indian Community participates in Tohono Oodham Nation parade, Coyotes Foundation donates to Sacaton Elementary STEM, HHC represents Akimel Ootham and Pee Posh for Michelle Obama visit, Drought Contingency Plan moves forward with GRIC interests covered, LA theater company holding auditions for Native Nation, Local non-profit organization works with GRIC members on their goals, GRFD seeking recruits with new SAFER grant, Nike N7 Jr. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 8am in Casa Blanca, at Vah-ki Presbyterian Church Arbor, also on the reservation. How much exactly is an acre foot of water? (Arizola, Ariz.) (from May 11, 1893 to Dec. 28, 1912), Arizona City Independent 05/31/2006 to Current, Arizona Sentinel, The (Arizona/United States) [Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [ Ariz.]] 23 March 1872 to 21 September 1911, Arizona sentinel (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) (from March 23, 1872 to Sept. 21, 1911), The Arizona sentinel. Gila Forest Supervisor Camille Howes said a . Lewis signs proclamation in support of Autism Awareness month, Gila River Hotels & Casinos rolls out new George Lopezs Chingon Kitchen, The Native American Agriculture Fund, a charitable trust, tours Gila River Farms, The National Center of American Indian Enterprise Development launches website at Phoenix Premium Outlets, Native Nations play finishes up run with performances at Indian Steele Park, Close Up student program successfully completes another year for 2019, Desert Vista senior signs a letter of intent to ASU at signing ceremony, Bingo game puts Gila River Hotels & Casinos in the record books, Community learns about environmental issues at Earth Day celebration, DEQ Fuels & Restoration Crew continues to plant native species and remove invasive, Families gather in Sacaton for child abuse prevention, Miss Gila River and Jr. Miss Gila River are introduced at Community Council, Council Elections Tuesday, May 6 for Districts 2 through 7, Girl Scouts-Arizona honor the late Mary V. Thomas, former Governor, District 7 remembers Five Tribes Peace Treaty, Soldier surprises family at Sacaton Elementary School, OHalleran holds town hall meeting in Sacaton, Coolidge High School holds signing ceremony for GRIC basketball player, DEQ meets the requirements to implement water quality standards through Clean Water Act, Eagle born in December should be ready leave the nest in June, District 7 holds meeting to address safety issues and concerns, Workshop covers teen relationships and dating issues in District 6, Native Nations producers hold dialog before the plays premiere, Phoenix Indian Center raises money at Silver & Turquoise Ball, Gov. A deputy was initially dispatched to the area of the first boat ramp in the Gila Box of the Gila River at about 11:44 a.m. after a man who had taken his dogs for a walk noticed Gonzalez in the river. Visit www.mygilariver.com the Community's online resource for GRIC related information. He has been recognized widely by the legal community for excellence in his field, as well as for his dedication, integrity and commitment to public service. 0:39. (Oracle, Ariz.) 1999-Current, Pinal: Pinal County Record. program and preschool, Presenters discuss ways to be smart with social media at Sacaton Family Night, May 3 vote results: Council Elections and Special Election, Community Garden Project kicks off in GRIC, Resort rebranded as Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, GRHC unveils new name for future health care facility, GRIC youth starts garden at Casa Blanca Community School, Billy Allen's A'aga: Something to be told, GRIC high school students learn about tribal government, Native Hawaiians visit with songs and blessings, GRPD teaches women's self-defense classes, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 sponsors youth bull riders, Shaolin Monks share the art of Kung Fu at Blackwater Community School, Sexual Assault Awareness Day event promotes awareness, education and resources. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1941-1940s, Casa Grande: Pinal Pioneer. show dazzles, entertains, and educates SMS students, Initiative brings Teach For America to the Gila River Indian Community, Students get out of the classroom and into Symphony Hall, GRIC Celebrates Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Parade, Fair & Rodeo, 24-acre St. John's fire nearing full containment, GCCS students graduate from D.A.R.E. Evelyn Louise Falkner, a resident of Safford, went to be with her Lord and Savior early in the morning hours of Friday, February 24, 2023. (Apache Junction, Ariz.) 1997-Current, Apache Junction: Apache Sentinel. (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1928-1942, Eloy: Eloy Enterprise. Renteria then drove the victim to a deserted field on the Gila River Indian Community and shot him to death with a handgun. She was one of 10 cherished children. Antone Speaks at Native American Womens Conference, The Late Rodney B. Lewis Recognized by Indian Gaming Association, Arizona Cardinals Continue Football Camps for Youth, Nov. 8 Midterm Elections Motivate Community Voters, AOPPYC President Attends White House Tribal Youth Summit, Phoenix Suns Honor Native American Heritage Month, Community Breaks Ground on New Police Department, Get Out The Vote Rallies Draw Candidates to Community, AOPPYC Inauguration Ushers in 2022 Cohort, Teaya Enos Advances to Assistant Director Position at GRRC, Tribal Leaders Take Historic Steps to Engage in the Nov. 8 Elections, Gov. Lewis name included on College Leaders Recognition Wall at ASU, Honors for California GRIC member continue in Downtown LA, DCH employee retires after 37 years of service with GRIC, St. Peter Indian Mission School students present from the heart at annual Native American Heritage month event, District 7 youth makes record-breaking catch at Tempe Town Lake with 50 lb. (Ray, Ariz.) 1910-1920, Sacaton: Calendar Stick. She completed eight years of school. Details. Lewis gives keynote address at Annual State Bar of Arizona Convention, ASU hosts Tribal Leaders Panel at 2018 INSPIRE Program, Lt. Gov. He is survived by his siblings, Judith, Leon, and Leona. Funeral arrangements are being handled by J. Warren Mortuary in Casa Grande. AUO is an enthusiastic, technology-driven company, delivering products and solution services that advance the frontier of innovation for display, system solutions, industrial intelligence, healthcare and energy. (San Manuel, Ariz.) 1953-Current, Superior: Superior Sun. Like a true Warrior, he never gave up the fight. Obituary. My Gila RiverPost Office Box 97 | Sacaton, Arizona 85147 info@gilariver.org (Florence, Ariz) (from Aug. 25, 1892 to Dec. 28, 1901) Chronicling America, Gila Bulletin, 1945 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Gila Co-Op News, 1943 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Gila News Courier 09/12/1942 to 09/05/1945 Genealogy Bank, Gila News-Courier, 1942 to 1945 Japanese-American Internment Camp Newspapers, Relocator News Week, 1943-194? TED Culture & Language Program concludes sewing class, Yes to Life! He was born on April 15, 1941, to Alice (Paxton) and Floyd Wallace Whidden in Safford, Arizona. The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) traces its roots to the Hohokam, prehistoric Indians who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. Engel died on Saturday after serving with the department and the Hazardous Materials team for seven years. Renteria encountered the victim in Chandler, Ariz., and convinced him to get into a car Renteria was driving. Lewis joins panel with state and tribal leaders at congressional conference, Get ready to shred at skating event honoring Mustering-In Day, Experts discuss Native Cosmology at Native Cosmos presentation at the Heard Museum, DEQ monitors cultural significant locations during Verde Fire near Ft. McDowell reservation, ASU law students give a presentation on the health and policy stances of candidates, Gila River Indian Community applauds decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act, Congressman Who Supported Construction of New School, Visits Students, Gila Crossing Guitar Donation from Community Partner Relentless Beats, Gila River Flag Football Teams Take to the Field at AZ Cardinals Preseason Opener, Marine Recognized for Heroism on Battlefield in WWII, Fire Center plays crucial role in management of wildfires, 15th Annual Teacher In-Service Kicks Off New School Year, Community Recognizes Native Right to Vote, Tribal Educations introduces space camp students at Community Council, Governor Ducey Signs House Bill Establishing Committee, Storytelling goes digital at Nutrition Coalition and ITCA workshop, Substance abuse counselor retires after 25, says time, 'flew by', The Gila River Indian Community welcomes state treasurer Kimberly Yee, GRIC member shares win for UNITY business plan competition, Families attend End of Summer Bash at District 6 for run, food and giveaways, VFSO is hosting 3rd Annual veterans conference, Aug. 31, Use caution as monsoon storms finally arrive in the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River's Got Talent puts GRIC members in the spotlight at MGR hosted event, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona gives "Big Thanks" to GRPD officer, WIOA holds banquet following successful summer program, GRIC teams and athletes compete in Piestewa Games, New Gila Crossing Community School unveiled at ribbon cutting ceremony, Language workshop provides ways to apply traditional language, Tribal health department is monitoring the presence of West Nile, Annual District 7 Mustering-in celebration is right around the corner, NABI brings players from Mexico to play exhibition game and visit GRIC, Adulthood: 'O'e oi heg sapokam himthag, "Follow the Good Way", District 4 gets their first impression of new facility, Huhugam Heritage Center introduction to horses program, Recreation tournaments and activities for competitors and families will be underway soon, AILDI's forty years is celebrated with an O'otham poetry reading at the University of Arizona, Annual O'otham New Year Celebration held in Sacaton, Students in the GRIUA's summer STEAM program tour centers of learning and exploring, Brandon G. Enos Educational Foundation awards GRIC students, Tatanka Means inspires Akimel O'otham and Pee Posh Youth, Youth gather at the annual AOPPYC Youth Conference, Gila River Hotels & Casinos marks 25 years with special luncheon, The buzzer sounds on another NABI tournament for GRIC teams and players, Carrying on Tradition: Caravan heads to District 1 for bahidaj harvest, Public safety agencies prepare for potential high-risk fire season 2019, DOI meets with tribal leaders to discuss public safety in round table, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs tours Gila Crossing Community School, Akimel O'odham/Pee Posh Youth Council Host Pee Posh Bingo in District 7, Graduates receive recognition at Tribal Education Department banquet, Students learn to be junior master gardeners, Stay cool and safe this summer in the Community, Gardening for a happier and healthier Community, Preparing for the 2019 District 1 Bahidaj Harvest, Teams set to compete in annual NABI tournament, U.S Department of the Interior visits GRIC for a round table, tours and press conference, Gila River Indian Community signs historic DCP agreements, D-backs recognize Arizona tribes with Native American Recognition Day and tournament, Gila River Ootham Vets Host Veterans Pow Wow, Annual Elders Day Conference keeps growing with larger attendance, Officer Timothy Chavez named Chief of Police of Gila River Police Department, Students have fun with science and technology at STEM-Robotics competition, GRIC highlights environmental programs at conference, District 6 Recreation Memorial Day celebration includes a walk/run and special presentations, Gov. (Florence, Ariz.) 1942-1940s, Maricopa: Ak-Chin O'odham Runner. Dept. He was the first Gila River tribal member to ever serve as his own Tribes General Counsel. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook. Mr. Lewis’ legal career was marked by many "firsts," and by many outstanding achievements. gila river obituaries gila river obituaries (No Ratings Yet) . Lewis, who was 17 at the . Arrangements are beingcared for by McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740. Course Of The Gila River Three hikers are hiking through the Middle Fork Gila River in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. Apache Junction: Apache Junction Bulletin. LDSGenealogy.com is privately owned and is not an official site of FamilySearch International or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). An 18-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years for the brutal murder of a woman on the Gila River Reservation in Arizona. Following his discharge from the Army, Rod married, then received his Master’s Degree in History from Arizona State University, and for a time he taught high school in New York, and here in Arizona. (Casa Grande, Ariz.) 1989-1990s, Casa Grande: Tri-Valley Dispatch. March 1, 2023 | Loan scams, identity theft hits the Gila Valley; Search for: Home Obituary Notices Obituary Notices. He graduated from Trinity University in 1962, and enlisted in the United States Army, rising to the rank of First Lieutenant. Frequently Asked Questions on the Constitutional Amendment Vote, The Constitution and Bylaws of the Gila River Indian Community, Parent and Caregivers Wellness Conference at Wild Horse Pass, Gov. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Reverend Roe Blaine Lewis and Sarah ("Sally") Simms Lewis, and a brother, the late Robert Roe Lewis. He was a true Warrior who fought tirelessly for the rights of his own people, as well as for Native Americans throughout the Country. The top local source for news and information, Details. He is survived by his wife, Willardene Pratt Lewis, of Sacaton, a son, Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, also of Sacaton, a son, John Blaine Lewis, and a daughter, Katherine Lewis, both of Phoenix, a brother, John R. Lewis, of Scottsdale, and seven grandchildren. Stephen Roe Lewis on the sentencing of a former Blackwater Community School teacher, The Gila River Indian Community mourns the loss of former U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51, the Womens Auxiliary Unit 51 and District 1 hosts Veterans Day celebration, Community members offer input in Governors Sustainable Housing Plan, George'sChingon Kitchen coming to Vee Quiva, Heard Museum recognizes veterans and families at sunset tribute, Gila River Indian Community members see traditional house designs come to life, Tribal experts meet at Construction in Indian Country Conference, Urban Giff honored, ASU hosts Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference, Pony Express Ride promotes Gilbert Days Rodeo in Sacaton, Employees with 20-plus years recognized at Years of Service Awards, ASUs AISSS hosts lecture on preserving cultural traditions, Parade, activities and entertainment make up 153rd Annual Mustering In Day, 7th Annual Community Wellness Night held in District 4, Grandparents visit school for National Grandparents Day, Human Resources gives updates at management meeting, Gila River Hotels & Casinos announce partnership with ASU, Space Camp students present at Community Council, A Family Perspective- The man who made us proud Darn right he is a Wildcat, Community Working to Prevent Suicides: September is Suicide Prevention Month, GRPD officer teaches important lessons in childrens books, Youth wins big at the White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo, GRIC Emergency Manager named Emergency Manager of the Year, Rep. OHalleran visits Redtail Hawk and Gila Crossing Community School, Department of Environmental Quality fuels crews restoring forests in Colorado, GRPD spends day with Akimel Oodham Pee-Posh Youth Council, Culture and language teachers support each other in education and learning, GRIC leadership visits RegionalFire & Rescue, Six youth represent Hashan-Kehk at the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Youth baseball takes center stage at NARD and inter-tribal tourney, May 1 winners begin their terms on council, Family of the late Mathew B. Juan attends 100 year celebration, GRIC Environmental Health Program Reminds of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, DEQ clears debri s and thick brush on Rose street to increase safety, DEQ sets up booth at the Governance Center to present air quality data, Cultural Resource Management Program takes home award in archaeology, Gov.